Black Beans and Coconut-Lime Rice

Fresh lime and coconut add plenty of zing to this black beans and rice dish....MORE+LESS-

Ingredients

1

cup sweetened flaked coconut

1-1/2 cups chicken broth

1/4

teaspoon salt

1/4

teaspoon pepper

3

tablespoons butter, divided

1-1/4 cups uncooked basmati rice

1

small onion, chopped

1

poblano pepper, divided

2

(15-ounce)cans black beans, drained and rinsed

2

teaspoons chili powder

1

teaspoon ground cumin

1

lime

2

green onions, thinly sliced

1/2

chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

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1

Preheat oven to 350° F . Bake coconut in a single layer on a baking sheet 8 to 10 minutes or until toasted.

2

Bring broth, next 2 ingredients, 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 cup water to a boil in a 2-quart saucepan. Stir in rice. Cover, reduce heat to low, and cook 15 to 20 minutes or until rice is tender and water is absorbed.